The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 25,500

€ 28,500

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.3 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
1465
1795
2053
1430
1751
1933
1795 mm
Width
1751 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1465 mm
Height
1430 mm
2700
4470
2660
4227
4470 mm
Length
4227 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.56 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
BM
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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13.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.08 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d
58 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
720 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L